

WEAVER-BIRD XKSTS HANGING LIKE FRUIT FROM THE LEAVES OE A TOWERING PALM 



In many villages along the Kwilu River the palm trees are covered with nests of a 

 species of black weaver-bird. At regular intervals the natives take the fledglings and cook 

 them whole in oil. They are considered a great delicacy. Note the youth at the left of the 

 group in the foreground who seems to be intent upon keeping his costume on straight. It 

 consists of a straw hat, evidently the gift of some European trader. 



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